Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 strong, guaranteed basic salary (Depending on experience)
Location: Lewes Area, East Sussex (Brand-new facility with free secure staff parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday (Daytime Hours) | Strictly NO Weekend Working!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Earn Up to £50k Basic in a Brand-New Workshop with Zero Weekend Shifts!
Are you an experienced technician looking to step away from corporate main-dealer pressure and work on premier 4x4 platforms and SUVs in a supportive, independent environment?
We are a highly rated, established independent specialist expanding into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in the Lewes area. We are seeking skilled technicians to command dedicated bays inside a modern, pristine workshop setup.
We reject micromanagement and artificial volume targets. Here, you get high guaranteed basic pay, fixed Monday–Friday hours, and the freedom to focus on mechanical quality and engineering craftsmanship.
Why Technicians Apply (The Highlights)
- £45,000 – £50,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Outstanding, dependable basic pay tailored directly to your hands-on technical capabilities—no hidden bonus catches.
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100% Guaranteed Weekend-Free: Fixed Monday to Friday schedule—enjoy every single weekend completely off as standard!
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Brand-New Facility Launch: Work inside a pristine, high-tech facility fitted with modern hydraulic ramps, diagnostic suites, and specialist tooling.
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Pace Over Pressure: Ditch frantic, high-volume commuter hatchback lines and take pride in thorough, right-first-time mechanical engineering.
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Ground-Floor Influence: Join a close-knit team where your ideas are valued and you have a genuine say in shaping workshop workflows.
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Full Benefits Package: 28 days total holiday (20 days paid leave + 8 Bank Holidays), pension scheme, and free secure staff parking right outside.
What You'll Be Doing
- Performing high-standard routine servicing, scheduled maintenance, and multi-point safety inspections across premium 4x4s and light commercial platforms.
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Utilizing advanced workshop diagnostic suites to trace, map, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
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Executing core mechanical overhauls, including transfer boxes, air suspension setups, timing belts/chains, clutches, and braking systems.
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Maintaining pristine clean-bay safety standards and contributing to the smooth daily workflow of the new facility.
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 / City & Guilds / IMI in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent portfolio of time-served experience).
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Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Car Mechanic inside a professional workshop or dealership setting.
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Strong core mechanical skills (diagnostic capability is a great bonus, but we primarily hire for skill, logic, and mindset).
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Valid full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Situated in the Lewes area with an easy, traffic-busting daily commute across East and West Sussex:
- Ringmer & Malling: Local (5–10 mins)
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Brighton & Hove: 15 mins
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Uckfield: 15 mins
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Burgess Hill: 20 mins
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Hailsham: 20 mins
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Eastbourne: 25 mins
Apply Now (100% Confidential Guarantee)
Ready to join a premier independent specialist in a brand-new facility with zero weekend work? Click apply today to initiate an informal, 100% confidential chat directly with our workshop management team.
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We understand the Sussex automotive trade is a close-knit community. Your inquiry will be handled with absolute privacy; we will never contact your current employer or disclose your application without your explicit permission.
